City

Cottonwood, AZ

1 ZIP code  ·  Yavapai County  ·  Arizona

👥25,476Population
💰$58,250Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂50.1Median Age
🏠$312,400Median Home Value▲ 12% above avg
🎓34.6%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.6%Hispanic: 20.2%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4.6%Race
White72.6%
Hispanic20.2%
Black0.8%
Asian0.3%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty13.7% ▲ 37% above avg
College Grads34.6% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma341 (1.8%)
HS Graduate4,814 (26%)
Some College3,191 (17.3%)
Associates3,738 (20.2%)
Bachelors1,647 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree4,753 (25.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 26%Some College: 17.3%Associates: 20.2%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 25.7%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad26.0%
Some College17.3%
Associates20.2%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate25.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64%Renter: 36%Tenure
Owner64.0%
Renter36.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,250 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$312,400 ▲ 12% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,102/mo
Total Housing Units12,243
Vacant Units628

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
54%
About Cottonwood, AZ

Cottonwood is a city in Arizona, located in Yavapai County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 25,476 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.1 years.

Economically, Cottonwood is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,250 is below the national average. Approximately 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Cottonwood is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $312,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,102 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cottonwood is moderately educated. 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (72.56%).

Cottonwood, AZ offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arizona.

ZIP Codes in Cottonwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
86326 25,476 $58,250 $312,400 $1,102 4.0% 34.6% 64.0%